"downwash" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: downwashes [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒʃ Etymology: From down- + wash. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|down|wash}} down- + wash Head templates: {{en-noun}} downwash (plural downwashes)
  1. downward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet, but especially by helicopter blades Categories (topical): Aviation
    Sense id: en-downwash-en-noun-xO9St-G- Disambiguation of Aviation: 89 11 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with down-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 84 16 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with down-: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 85 15 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 91 9
  2. The downward motion of air as a result of eddies behind a wing or chimney, etc.
    Sense id: en-downwash-en-noun-4Hcj4rgS Categories (other): English terms prefixed with down- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with down-: 47 53
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: backwash

Inflected forms

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